A vacancy has arisen on Witham Town Council following Cllr Patrica Lee's resignation due to personal matters. Polling day will be 19th September 2013. If you think you may be away or need a postal vote, please contact the office on 01376 520649 before 4th September.Any help with deliveries or canvassing would of course be gratefully received.

Priti Patel MP has supported local businesses and Witham Town Council to regenerate Witham Town.Priti said: "Witham Town has a proud history and it is regratteble that it has been allowed to slip into decline. Braintree District Council must work closely with local traders to encourage new businesses to come to Witham and more shoppers to use our town centre and high street. Witham's new Town Team status will help us work towards that goal."